Christmas 2027: Michel-Édouard Leclerc promises that the price of toys will not be “expensive”
Guest on LCI on Tuesday, the president of the E.Leclerc centers affirmed that the price of toys will not explode at Christmas even if he predicts an increase in inflation in early 2027
This is a promise that should reassure the French as the end-of-year holidays approach. On LCI, Tuesday, Michel-Édouard Leclerc affirmed that customers will not have any unpleasant surprises when purchasing gifts for children. “Toys will be cheap,” declared the president of the E centers.
Leclerc. An assertion which may be surprising because, at the same time, the business leader predicted inflation of 4% at the start of 2027. It was 3.4% in October.
Due to the rising cost of energy and transportation, certain products could see their prices explode. This is the case for glass, plastic, packaging, but also goods coming from Asia. Toys already purchased So why won't toys, manufactured on the Asian continent, be more expensive overall?
Michel-Édouard Leclerc explained that they were purchased “eight months ago”. Therefore, according to him, “there will be a little bit of additional transport costs, probably containers”. To control your gift budget, there are other tips to keep in mind.
You should not hesitate to compare the prices of different brands, and be curious to go to large retailers who can offer interesting promotions. Be careful not to wait too long because the stock of toys is not unlimited, especially for the trendiest ones.
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